Varad

What greater gift than the love of a cat.

[Varad @varad297]

It's forgiveness that makes us what we are.

[Out of Context Human Race @NoContextHumans]

That might be the filthiest shot I’ve ever witnessed

[Varad @varad297]

Train stations getting sparser than mountain air, escalators being treated like escalators than a flight of stairs, traffic lights blending in the christmas flair, office floors deserted like there's a pandemic scare and faces gleaming like bright lights everywhere!

[Varad @varad297]

What a win! Take a bow! @BCCIWomen @JemiRodrigues

[Varad @varad297]

Just came across this pearl of a quote.

We don't know what's necessarily important but we do know what we love. So work on that.

[Varad @varad297]

To have been lucky enough to witness the manager with the most titles and the player with the most trophies and more importantly, for letting us enjoy such unforgettable moments of pure emotion and true joy - forever grateful to Don Carlo, Modric and Vazquez. Hala Madrid!

[LeahRevelle @leahrevelle]

Carlo Ancelotti: The Architect of Calm and Glory

In a sport driven by intensity and chaos, Carlo Ancelotti stood out by mastering the art of calm. A gentleman on the touchline, a genius in the dressing room, and a legend on the training ground—Ancelotti didn’t just manage teams, he built families.

With his signature raised eyebrow and unmatched elegance, Ancelotti led Real Madrid through some of its most iconic modern triumphs: La Décima, unforgettable Champions League comebacks, league titles, and moments that became memories for generations.

He never shouted for attention, but earned respect everywhere he went—from Milan to Madrid, from London to Munich. Players didn’t just play for him—they believed in him. His ability to handle stars with grace and humility is a rare trait, and his tactical flexibility remains a masterclass for every aspiring coach.

More than the trophies—and there were many—Carlo’s legacy is defined by his character. A man of peace in a world of pressure. A father figure in a game that often forgets empathy. A winner who never lost his soul.

Thank you, Mister. For your wisdom, your warmth, and your unwavering class.

There may be many great managers, but there’s only one Carlo Ancelotti.

[Kiyan Sobhani @KiyanSo]

Maybe took it for granted a little because it felt like he was always going to be here. But hits hard to see Modric leave, will hit harder on the weekend. The greatest midfielder in club history. All-timer. Will never be replaced. Few in club history chilled their blood like Luka before so many massive games and looked so unbothered by the occasion. His composure was infectious and brought calm and confidence to everyone.

He had everything.

When people think of flashbulb Modric moments, they’ll think of his corner kick that led to Sergio Ramos’s last-second goal in the 2014 Champions League final. They’ll remember his shoulder-drop past Michael Carrick outside the box in Old Trafford before scoring inside the near post in 2013. There’s more, too many to list entirely: Running through PSG’s midfield in 2022, the trivela assist to Rodrygo against Chelsea in that same run, running through Liverpool’s midfield in 2023, the famous knee-height pass to Cristiano in the 2017 Champions League final, dominating Bayern Munich in 2017, and Liverpool in 2022 – plus every single heroic performance against Barcelona over the years.

One of my personal favourites: Floating at a transcendent level as Real Madrid knocked out Atletico in the UCL, 2018, at the Calderon.

But just as equal (but admittedly less flashy, less noticeable, and with far-less ‘virability’) were his defensive moments. During the three-peat, despite having Casemiro as the defensive midfielder next to him, it was often Modric who was tracking back as the last man while Casemiro took up positions in the opponent’s box. With Marcelo and Casemiro up the field, and Kroos not tracking much, it was Modric who kept the team afloat during disorder and mayhem. He read passing lanes like few could, bailed the team out on defense, and still took the burden of creating and progressing the ball. He was complete. He had longevity. He was pure greatness. You could put him in any position in the midfield at his peak – the 8, the 6, the 10 – and he’d be the best midfielder on the field in any of them.

[Varad @varad297]

One of the clearest paths to the Nobel Prize and many others is to pioneer a movement for 4-day work week.

[Varad @varad297]

Beyond midnight. On a swing in Hoi An. There are other things but this is also it.

[Varad @varad297]

@veritasium is by far the best channel on YouTube. Everything about it is just awesome!

[Varad @varad297]

@punluvwala Hahaha. Mostly square. Keep the powder dry!

[Varad @varad297]

The US election is finally upon us! As a trader, these are absolutely the days you live for! Good luck!

[Varad @varad297]

One of the best things to do is read book reviews on Goodreads. I find it very enjoyable.

[Varad @varad297]

Watching CR7 at the UCL draw yesterday was right in the feels! 🐐

[Varad @varad297]

Put yourself in @carlosalcaraz 'sshoes - playing for your country alongside your idol at the Olympic games which also happens to be at Roland Garros. Surreal!

[Varad @varad297]

@quatrainman Freddie Mercury

[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

The great Gothic facades of old told a thousand stories.

Maybe the problem is we no longer have anything to say...